Upcoming Events at Patrick Henrys Scotchtown
Sat Apr 22, 10:00 AM - Sat Apr 22, 4:00 PM
16120 Chiswell Ln, Beaverdam, VA 23015
Community: Church Hill
Description
Bring your family and join us as we celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep, and fiber production at Scotchtown! Get ready for one of the best Spring Break events in Richmond.
Event Details
Bring your family and join us as we celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep, and fiber production at Scotchtown! Our program is growing and this year we have so much more to enjoy!
Sheep shearer Dave from Delly’s Delights Farms will be here answering all your questions about our sheep, the process of shearing, and the important role of preparing the fleece for dyeing and spinning.
Members from Cloths Hand spinners guild, an educational non-profit organization located in Richmond, Virginia, will be on-site demonstrating the process of wool production including carding, spinning, and dyeing.
Other activities to enjoy throughout the day!
Sheepdog herding demonstrations
Open House Tours
Children’s activities area
Demonstrations in the hearth kitchen featuring our spring garden
Market area with local crafters and vendors
Food trucks
The open-house tour and fiber festival programs are both included at $10 for students, $12 for Senior/AAA/Military, and $15 for General Admission. Preservation Virginia members are $12 and children 6 and under are free.
Sheep shearer Dave from Delly’s Delights Farms will be here answering all your questions about our sheep, the process of shearing, and the important role of preparing the fleece for dyeing and spinning.
Members from Cloths Hand spinners guild, an educational non-profit organization located in Richmond, Virginia, will be on-site demonstrating the process of wool production including carding, spinning, and dyeing.
Other activities to enjoy throughout the day!
Sheepdog herding demonstrations
Open House Tours
Children’s activities area
Demonstrations in the hearth kitchen featuring our spring garden
Market area with local crafters and vendors
Food trucks
The open-house tour and fiber festival programs are both included at $10 for students, $12 for Senior/AAA/Military, and $15 for General Admission. Preservation Virginia members are $12 and children 6 and under are free.
